One day Robert and his little sister, Mary, head to the waterhole for water. But when they arrive, a 'big' surprise is waiting for them - a family of elephants Robert and Mary meet two young elephants and learn the many ways elephants and humans are alike, as well as the challenges elephants must face to survive. In the end, the little humans vow to do what they can to help elephants, and to never forget their new friends from the waterhole.